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Ruins and Rooftops at La Recolección

Escape the main circuit to explore Antigua’s largest ruins, starting with a quiet coffee and ending with a view of the volcano.

Best time: noneAbout 180 min

Timeline

  1. 09:00

    Fernando's Kaffee

    Start your morning with coffee at Fernando's Kaffee. The courtyard is peaceful early on, and the owner may show you the roasting process.

  2. 09:45

    La Recolección

    Walk to La Recolección. Arrive right at opening to enjoy the quiet atmosphere among the historic ruins before the day gets busy.

  3. 10:45

    Luna de Miel

    Head to Luna de Miel for lunch. The open-roof terrace offers a relaxed setting for crepes or other French-inspired dishes.

  4. 11:30

    Plazuela San Sebastián

    Finish your walk at Plazuela San Sebastián. It is a calm square park where you can rest and people-watch.

Local tip

La Recolección is off the well-trodden circuit, so you will likely have the ruins to yourself in the morning. Check the route for getting between the café and the ruins.

Check before you go

  • Fernando's Kaffee opens at 07:00 on weekdays and Saturdays, and 07:00 on Sundays.
  • La Recolección is open from 09:00 to 17:00 daily.
  • Luna de Miel is open from 09:00 to 21:30 daily.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Antigua Guatemala (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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